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Requirement for secrecy

Anyone attending the count has a duty to maintain the secrecy of the count. In particular, anyone attending must not:1   

  • ascertain or attempt to ascertain the number or other unique identifying mark on the back of any ballot paper 
  • communicate any information obtained at the count as to the candidate, or party for whom any vote is given on any particular ballot paper
Last updated: 19 November 2025